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3 schools in St James

Missouri · Public K-12

St James's public-school directory holds 3 campuses, serving about 1,559 K-12 students inside Missouri (an average of 520 per campus).

7-year change in St James

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,559
-311 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
LUCY WORTHAM JAMES ELEM.ElementaryPK-05681
ST. JAMES HIGHHigh09-12509
ST. JAMES MIDDLEMiddle06-08369

About St James

St James is a small Missouri city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,559 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 520, noticeably above the state mean of about 382.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,559 students, shrank 17% from the 1,870 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for St James discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in St James, Missouri?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in St James, with a combined enrollment of about 1,559.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in St James?
St James has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in St James?
LUCY WORTHAM JAMES ELEM. is the largest public school in St James by enrollment, with approximately 681 students.
What school districts serve St James?
St James public schools are operated by ST. JAMES R-I.
What grade levels do public schools in St James cover?
Public schools in St James serve students from pre-K through grade 12.